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To celebrate the release of Out of Sight available 3rd March on Blu-Ray, we are giving away 2 Blu-Ray copies of the film!

From the director of Ocean’s Eleven and Traffic and the producers of Get Shorty and Pulp Fiction comes Entertainment Weekly’s ‘Sexiest Film Ever’! George Clooney stars as a criminal, fresh out of jail, and looking for one last heist. Except he has fallen in love with a Federal Marshal played by Jennifer Lopez. As part of The Fabulous 90’s series this Blu-ray includes a bonus double-sided fold-out poster of all new artworkcreated by Rich Davies.

Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the screenplay was written by Scott Frank and adapted from Elmore Leonard’s book.

Meet Jack Foley, the most successful bank robber in the country. On the day he busts out of jail, he finds himself stealing something far more precious than money. Karen Sisco’s heart. She’s smart.

Few celebrities have been as denigrated throughout their career as Pamela Anderson — and so a sober, wistful character study would seem the perfect vehicle for her to prove her acting chops. The former Baywatch star gives a quite literally glittering comeback performance in Gia Coppola’s latest, The Last Showgirl, a dreamy, understated ode to the underdogs of Las Vegas. After Mainstream and Palo Alto, Coppola jettisons her usual wryly humorous tone in favour of a more pensive mood. But the drama falls slightly short of being the heavy hitter it hopes to be.

Bedecked in feathers and rhinestones, Anderson embodies a livewire energy as Shelly, a Las Vegas Strip dancer who we first see lying about her age in an audition. Cut to roughly a week before, and Shelly is informed by her sweet-natured producer Eddie (Dave Bautista) that Le Razzle Dazzle, the show Shelly has been the face of for 38 years,...

Why Does George Clooney Want To Keep His Batman Movie Away From His Son? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

George Clooney is one of Hollywood’s most revered actors, known for his demeanor, versatility, and performances in films like Ocean’s Eleven, Michael Clayton, and Up in the Air. However, despite his impressive filmography, one role remains a sore spot for him: his portrayal of the Caped Crusader in Batman & Robin (1997). Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film took a campy approach to The Dark Knight, a stark contrast to the brooding tone set by Tim Burton’s earlier Batman films.

Although Clooney acknowledged that the film was not well-received and even apologized, his role as Batman remains a talking point. Interestingly, the actor now actively avoids discussing it with his young son, fearing that it would ruin his credibility. Despite being a household name and an Oscar-winning actor, Clooney jokingly admits that...

David Leitch is set to team up with Amazon MGM for a new heist action thriller.The 49-year-old filmmaker - who helmed the 2022 action comedy flick 'Bullet Train' - and his 47-year-old producer wife Kelly McCormick will make the untitled movie under their 87North production company, which oversaw the recent movie 'Love Hurts' that starred Ke Huy Quan.'Apollo 13' producer Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody and 'No One Will Save You' creator Allan Mandelbaum from Imagine Entertainment are also on board for the project.Although plot details of the new film are under wraps, a source told The Hollywood Reporter that the script has been penned by Mark Bianculli, who is best known for writing and producing the drama series 'Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector,' for NBC in 2020.An insider claimed to the publication that the movie's story "centers on a...

It's no secret that video game movies have been risky propositions for most of their history, though that's changed in more recent years with successful adaptations of big properties like Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog. But back in the mid-2010s, the genre was still mostly wildcards bending toward box office bombs. Unperturbed by this, Sony decided to get in on the business with a handful of movies adapting major PlayStation properties. Specifically, two hit action-platformer franchises from the PS2 era -- "Ratchet & Clank" and "Sly Cooper" -- were put in development as animated films.

The "Ratchet" adaptation was announced in 2013, and the "Sly" movie got a full teaser trailer a year later. Blockade Entertainment, animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment, and director Kevin Munroe and animation studio were attached to both. The projects even had some video game pedigree in the form of Blockade producer Brad Foxhoven, who previously worked...

Ready to enter the “Stolen Kingdom?”

The documentary, announced back in 2022, chronicles the secretive world of urban explorers who chart the Disney theme parks and, in particular, the mystifying theft of a giant animatronic (Buzzy) from an abandoned Epcot attraction (Cranium Command). And it’s about to make its world premiere at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival on Feb. 16, followed by a screening at Slamdance on Feb. 23. And now we can exclusively debut the first trailer, which you can watch below.

The new documentary was produced by White Lake Productions and Bright Sun Films, alongside Slater Wayne, Sam Fraser, Brandon Pickering and directed by Joshua Bailey (who also produced). Executive producers are Jake Williams, Josh Koopman and Sammie Astaneh. The film was written by Bailey and Matthew Serrano, a regular contributor to the incredible Defunctland YouTube channel.

According to the official release, the doc “delves into the history of mischief,...

Ocean’s Eleven has turned into a cult-classic favorite among movie fans due to its ingenious plot, but more so because of its stellar ensemble cast. This is why when Bernie Mac passed away in 2008, it felt like the whole world shattered for George Clooney and his costars.

Ocean’s Eleven / Credits: Warner Bros.

Mac played Frank Catton in the film trilogy, a discredited croupier and con man, who worked alongside Clooney’s Danny Ocean and his team of heist accomplices. The loss of Mac also affected the development of a planned sequel.

George Clooney and the rest of the Ocean’s cast mourned the death of Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac was one of the most notable comedians in Hollywood, and his passing left a huge dent in the comedy industry. He appeared in three Ocean’s films and created a bond with his costars over the course of six years. When...

Today, Spider-Man 3 is remembered as a by-product of one of the greatest memes in pop culture history whereas for one of its leading stars, Topher Grace, the film is one of the greatest Spider-Man movies ever made. Sam Raimi’s final entry in his iconic trilogy did not stand the test of time but the same sentiment does not echo with the film’s leading antagonist.

Spider-Man 3 (2007) [Credit: Sony Pictures]

Spider-Man 3 made Topher Grace stand out, becoming his first big movie role where he was offered a leading part as much as the first Spider-Man elevated Tobey Maguire in the industry. But Grace’s popularity was never able to rival that of Maguire’s and ultimately, the actor’s rendition of Venom was bulldozed by Tom Hardy’s beloved trilogy.

Even so, Topher Grace has no regrets for one of his career’s worst movie roles.

Topher Grace...

Garth Ennis, the celebrated comic book creator behind The Boys and Marvel’s Fury, has cast doubt on the long-standing rumor that George Clooney turned down the role of Nick Fury due to Ennis’ controversial 2001 miniseries. In an interview with Comic Book Herald, Ennis expressed skepticism about whether Clooney had ever read Fury and questioned whether Marvel would have adapted his R-rated take on the character had a film materialized.

George Clooney in Ocean’s 13 | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

And while Samuel L. Jackson gave a new lease of life to the character, Clooney is undoubtedly a face fans will love to see in the MCU. The role of Fury, however, may never have been the ideal for the Ocean’s star.

Garth Ennis shot down rumors of George Clooney refusing the role due to Fury

Before Samuel L. Jackson became synonymous with Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

Daredevil: Born Again by Marlon Diniz

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Salvador Pombo

Heart Eyes by Bob Bob

Lady Snowblood by Alicia Berbenick

Ocean’s Eleven by Aurelio Lorenzo

Reservoir Dogs...

Steven Soderbergh, the mastermind behind Ocean’s Eleven and Contagion, is back with another banger. His next movie, Black Bag, promises to be a riveting blend of drama, action, and suspense. It’s a spy story with some serious emotional stakes—and it’s dropping this spring!

Steven Soderbergh

Meet George and Kathryn Woodhouse, married spies caught in secrets, lies, and betrayal. This is the premise of the upcoming flick that delivers all the ravishing spy action. Plus, a star-studded cast to seal the deal!

With Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett front and center, plus Soderbergh’s signature brilliance, Black Bag is set to be one of 2025’s must-watch films. So, what is Soderbergh’s upcoming spy thriller all about, and why should it be on your radar? Let’s break it down.

What is the story of Black Bag? Michael Fassbender in Black Bag (Credits: Universal Pictures)

Black Bag dives...

"You trying to steal from me?" "Just protecting my family." Saban Films has debuted the official trailer for a junky action crime thriller called High Rollers, the latest from filmmaker Randal Emmett also know as Ives. The film is now ready to launch in March and will be available on VOD right away if anyone out there cares. It's a surprise sequel to Cash Out (from last year) which also starred Travolta as a thief. In this follow-up, master thief Mason is pulled back in for a big casino heist that he must complete in order to get the love of his life back from his ruthless nemesis Salazar. Will he be able to outsmart him and the casino? The cast features John Travolta back as Mason Goddard again, with Gina Gershon, Lukas Haas, Quavo, Kelly Greyson, Swen Temmel, and Demián Castro. This is pretty much just a knock off...

The Ocean’s trilogy has been one of the most iconic moments in Hollywood history. Both commercial and critical hits, the films have gained themselves a loyal following, one that’s waiting patiently for the next installment in the franchise. Starring Matt Damon, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and more, Ocean’s Thirteen was the third film in the Og trilogy and despite the fact that it has been almost 2 decades since it was released, we are still holding onto the hope that the heist comedy will return.

A still from Ocean’s Thirteen | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Now, in a recent interview, Matt Damon opened up about the possibility of Ocean’s Fourteen and the actor’s words both gave us hope and snatched it away at the same time.

Matt Damon talks about the possibility of Ocean’s 14

Matt Damon, along with David Beckham, joined GQ magazine for an interview to...

For five seasons, "The Bernie Mac Show" provided a hilarious and often heartwarming portrayal of fatherhood. The sitcom followed a fictionalized version of Mac, who still works as a stand-up comedian, but is thrust into fatherhood when he has to assume the parental duties over his two nieces and nephew. The premise is loosely based on real life, as Mac actually did have to look over his sister's kid for a little bit. But in reality, Mac was a proud father to one daughter.

"The Bernie Mac Show" has an almost timeless quality to it, whether it's the humor or the lessons learned. It was unlike any other sitcom at the time, or even today really, which makes sense when considering creator Larry Wilmore drew inspiration from French New Wave films like "The 400 Blows" when crafting the style. The show also featured Mac breaking the fourth wall to address the audience,...

Steven Soderbergh, the acclaimed director of Contagion, Ocean’s 11, and Traffic, has made a highly anticipated return to theatrical releases with Presence, a supernatural horror film that hit UK and Irish cinemas on Friday, 24th January. This marks the filmmaker’s first widespread cinema release in years, after a series of streaming-first projects.

Presence promises a unique perspective on the horror genre, being told entirely from the point of view of a ghost. The film stars Lucy Liu (Charlie’s Angels), Julia Fox (Uncut Gems), and Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), and has already garnered an impressive 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes following its debut at Sundance last year. With a script penned by David Koepp, the screenwriter behind Jurassic Park and Spider-Man, Presence blends gripping storytelling with the atmospheric tension Soderbergh is known for.

Shot during the challenging conditions of the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, the production was made possible through...

If you're only familiar with director Steven Soderbergh's take on Danny Ocean's (George Clooney) story in his "Ocean's" trilogy — which kicked off in 2001 — you might not know that the actual first movie centering around a guy named Ocean and a big Las Vegas heist actually came out in 1960. So which ones in this series are the best, and which are the worst?

I feel pretty comfortable saying that I'm going to ruffle some feathers with this ranking, and I'm fine with that. I love picking hyper-specific hills and then dying upon them; it's one of my absolute favorite hobbies. Still, with just five "Ocean's" movies to choose from — putting aside the rumored prequel with Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie as Danny's parents — it's a fairly close ranking, but there's still a definitive answer. Here are the "Ocean's" movies ranked from worst to best, and I guarantee people...

It looks like Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s friendship has turned cold after recent rumors revealed that they have not been hanging out for quite some time. Fans can expect that both actors are busy amid several projects and life issues, and they could be finding it difficult to carve some time to catch up.

Brad Pitt / Credits: CBS News

We are aware of Pitt’s divorce dilemma, and it could have been the reason why he is pretty occupied at the moment, while Clooney and his wife are reportedly prepping to be separated from each other for a specific period of time due to professional commitments.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney are reportedly not chummy anymore

It is a brand new year, and ex-couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie welcomed the new chapter of their lives after they have reached a settlement in their divorce battle that lasted for eight years.

This post contains spoilers for "Star Trek: Section 31."

Judging by the final tease featured in the new movie "Star Trek: Section 31," Paramount+ isn't done with its squad of extralegal just yet. "Section 31" is a bit of a mixed bag, especially given how long it was in development, but the movie about former mass murderess Philippa Georgiou and her new squad of ne'er-do-wells works well enough as the start of something new — as opposed to the "TV movie event" it's been advertised as.

As an introductory chapter, "Section 31" works thanks to the strengths of its cast and the intriguing charm of nearly every new character. Does the movie borrow too liberally from familiar superhero dynamics like "The Suicide Squad" and heist movies like "Ocean's Eleven?" Sure. But it gets away with it thanks to the enjoyable novelty of its ragtag band of antiheroes, which includes a mech-suit wearing himbo,...

Brad Pitt is to star in 'Heart of the Beast'.The 61-year-old actor is set to reteam with his 'Fury' director David Ayer for the first time since they made the 2014 World War II drama on his upcoming Paramount Pictures action adventure film, and will also produce the movie through his Plan B Entertainment company.'Heart of the Beast', which has been written and will be executive produced by Cameron Alexander, follows a former Special Forces soldier and his retired combat dog as they battle for survival following a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness.Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton will also produce via their Wild Chickens Productions company under the terms of their first-look deal with the studio, with David also producing via Crave Films, along with Temple Hill Entertainment, and so will Richard Raymond.'Heart of the Beast' will be Brad's next role after he is...

Kim Kardashian has always been body-friendly, but she has made people around her very uncomfortable lately. She has also been accused of being hypocritical, especially considering what she has said about Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori.

Here is a look at what Kim is doing that has her friends horrified and how it makes her look bad, considering what she has said in the past about Bianca.

Kim Kardashian Spending Lots Of Time Nude

According to sources, Kim Kardashian is so proud of her body that she refuses to wear clothes around her house. There are reportedly times when she is either wearing nothing but a thong or even less than that and going totally buff. This isn’t a big deal in her own home, but the problem is that she has a staff working for her.

Kim Kardashian

One source says that Kim is very proud of her body right now.

The entertainment industry has given us several iconic bromance pairing features across multiple movies and series. One of these iconic pairings is the pairing of Brad Pitt and George Clooney, who have co-starred in multiple movies. However, what is special about their bromance is that behind the screen the two are good friends too.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in Ocean’s Eleven | Credits: Warner Bros

Having been friends for a long time, it seems that the duo’s friendship is on the brink of drowning according to reports. While there is no bad blood between them, reports suggest that their bond has hit a proverbial iceberg.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s friendship has hit the rocks George Clooney and Brad Pitt in a still from the Ocean’s series | Credits: Warner Bros

Hollywood romances have often captivated fans, whether it is on-screen or off the screen. However, even the...

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This post contains spoilers for "Star Trek: Section 31."

There's a tendency among TV and film fans -- or consumers of any type of pop culture, really -- to let past portrayals off the hook by defining them as "of their time" or as something that "couldn't be made today." It's one of the most insidious habits we have as viewers, and it's usually flat-out wrong. Marginalized people have been fighting to be represented accurately on screen for as long as visual media has existed. Bigot-led '70s sitcom "All in the Family" was considered network poison before it became a hit, lesbian readers were already sick of sad gay love stories by the '50s, and Disney's famously racist film "Song of the South" was controversial even before its 1946 release.

It's easy to fall into the trap of assuming...

Ben Affleck’s career and personal life have seen more variations than an opera vocalist’s octaves—he has touched the upper echelons of fame, while also suffering the worst backlashes from the depths of the internet.

Whether he’s putting on his director’s cap, delivering a show-stealing performance, or writing screenplays with the precision of a surgeon, Affleck always finds a way to grab your attention. With over 60 movie credits to his name, Affleck is a name to reckon with in Hollywood. And he is certainly not done yet!

Ben Affleck in a still from The Accountant | Credit: Warner Bros.

Fresh off the tracks of his 2024 hit Air, Affleck is busy making it big at the box office this year with a sequel to his critically acclaimed film, The Accountant. But that’s not all he is working on this year, there are a few more projects he...

Brad Pitt has worn the face of many over the years. Be it classic characters from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s works or Chuck Palahniuk’s works, he certainly knows how to capture the essence of the characters that he plays. Considering this, and the amount of success that he has gained over the years, one would assume that he would be anyone’s first pick for a documentary.

Brad Pitt in Ocean’s 11 | Credit: Warner Bros.

However, this wasn’t the case when it came to Jeff Buckley’s mother. After the Grammy winner’s untimely passing, his mother was trying to perfectly encapsulate his essence in a project that detailed his life.

While Pitt would have been the perfect pick to play the legendary singer, it would seem that things got too complicated between the actor and Buckley’s mother.

Brad Pitt desperately wanted to play Jeff Buckley in...

Village Roadshow CEO Steve Mosko has stepped down.

The move comes after the company had recently been sanctioned by the WGA and had faced financial challenges, which led to layoffs. The company is owned by Vine Alternative Investments.

Village Roadshow was once a close collaborator with Warner Bros., including partnering on the Ocean’s Eleven and Matrix franchises, among numerous other well-known titles, such as the Sherlock Holmes films, Mad Max: Fury Road, American Sniper, Happy Feet and more. However, the company has been involved in arbitration with the studio after filing a lawsuit over the day-and-date release of 2021’s The Matrix Resurrections.

In 2024, the company renewed its first-look deal with Content Cartel, Kevin Garnett’s production banner.

Recently, the company has been cutting costs, conducting a round of a layoffs that impacted workers in business affairs, administration, and film and television roles.

The company attracted the ire of the WGA...

Back in September, we brought you the eyebrow raising news that Conclave director Edward Berger could be set to direct long-gestating heist sequel Ocean's 14. But, as you may recall, at the time we did advise taking about a shovel's worth of salt with Deadline's reporting as it was very early doors in the negotiation process. And it's just as well that we did, because Deadline's latest update is a real bad news, good news situation. The bad news is Berger won't be masterminding Danny Ocean's big screen comeback; the good news is that John Wick co-creator and The Fall Guy filmmaker David Leitch might be.

According to Deadline, whose sources confirm an initial exclusive from hit-and-miss Hollywood scooper Jeff Sneider, Leitch is in early talks to direct the fourth film in the mainline Ocean's franchise, which would also mark the first not to be helmed by Steven Soderbergh.

'Fall Guy' director David Leitch is in talks to direct 'Ocean's 14'.George Clooney and Brad Pitt are expected to reunite for the flick and The InSneider’s Jeff Sneider has intel that Pitt's 'Bullet Train' director could take over from Steven Soderbergh - who helmed the original trilogy.A previous report suggested 'All Quiet on the Western Front' filmmaker Edward Berger was eyeing the project.Warner Bros. and Smokehouse have been working hard on the picture and it is thought that Matt Damon and the rest of the star-studded ensemble will be returning for the film.Clooney revealed last year that another 'Ocean's' flick could be on the way as he was in possession of a "great script".He told Uproxx: "We have a really good script for another 'Ocean's' now, so we could end up doing another one. It's actually a great script.

We just got some very huge news about the status of a new Ocean’s Eleven movie!

It’s been nearly 20 years since the release of Ocean’s Thirteen, a heist film that closed out a trilogy of blockbusters starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

There have been talks of an Ocean’s Fourteen for a while now. However, we just got the most substantial update on Wednesday (January 22).

It was reported that David Leitch, who most recently directed The Fall Guy, is in talks to handle the film.

Additionally, four stars from the original movies have been tapped to return for another epic adventure.

Scroll through the slideshow to see who is expected to return for Ocean’s Fourteen…...

“The Fall Guy” and “Deadpool 2” director David Leitch is in talks to direct “Ocean’s 14” for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt are expected to return. The duo last starred in “Ocean’s 13,” back in 2007.

“We have a really good script for another ‘Ocean’s’ now, so we may end up doing another one. It’s actually a great script,” Clooney previosuly said. While he was reluctant to call it “Ocean’s Fourteen,” he did say, “The idea is kind of like ‘Going In Style,’” referencing the 1979 film written and directed by Martin Brest, starring George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg, about three elderly friends who decide to break the monotony of their lives by pulling off a heist.

Steven Soderbergh directed Clooney’s three “Ocean’s” movies. The franchise was revived in 2018’s “Ocean’s 8,” an...

“The Fall Guy” and filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct “Ocean’s 14” for Warner Bros.

George Clooney’s Smokehouse banner is behind the fourth film in the “Ocean’s Eleven” franchise, so it’s expected the star will return alongside Brad Pitt, who collaborated with Leitch on “Bullet Train.”

The original “Ocean’s” trilogy, directed by Steven Soderbergh, featured Clooney and Pitt alongside Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Casey Affleck and more. The heist trilogy launched in 2001 with “Ocean’s Eleven,” a critical favorite and a commercial hit with just over $450 million at the worldwide box office, and continued with 2004’s “Ocean’s Twelve” ($362 million) and 2007’s “Ocean’s Thirteen” ($311 million).

A female-centered spinoff, 2018’s “Ocean’s 8,” starred Sandra Bullock as the sister of George Clooney’s Danny Ocean with Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Mindy Kaling and Anne Hathaway. The movie hit the $297 million mark worldwide.

“Barbie” co-stars...

David Leitch — the stuntman turned director behind John Wick and The Fall Guy — is in talks to direct a new Ocean’s movie, a knowledgeable source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

TheInSneider was the first to report the news.

The latest film in the heist movie franchise is expected to see the return of George Clooney as Danny Ocean, with Clooney’s Smokehouse banner behind the Warner Bros. project. Brad Pitt, who worked with his former stunt double Leitch on Bullet Train, is also expected to return. The ensemble also includes Matt Damon and Casey Affleck.

All of the Ocean’s movies star a group of criminals pulling off increasingly daring heists. Ocean’s 13, the most recent to star Pitt and Clooney, came out in 2007. The three films in the franchise grossed over $420 million at the domestic box office. A female-fronted spinoff, Ocean’s 8, arrived in 2018.

The latest Ocean’s...

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the new film “Presence,” directed by Steven Soderbergh (“Ocean’s 11” series) and is the story of a family that experiences a spectral being within their just-moved-into rehabbed home. In theaters on January 24th.

The narrative involves a literal presence, a spirit watching over a house that a family of four moves into. Mother Rebecca (Lucy Liu) is edgy and is show often drinking the hard stuff, while preferring her teen son Tyler (Eddie Maday) over her often troubled teen daughter Chloe (Callina Liang). Dad Chris (Chris Sullivan) is always pushing to get Chloe some therapy help, especially after she feels the presence in the house, and connects it to her bestie Nadia, who had recently died of drug overdose. Rebecca is resistant, but as the bumps in the night grow stronger, and psychic Cece (Julia Fox) is consulted, the family...

In today’s episode, we’re pulling the curtain all the way back for 2013’s Now You See Me– We want to know how an all-star cast became master magicians and fooled an entire division of the FBI, all while performing miracles on lush Las Vegas stages. We’re going to discuss what the movie is, how it got made, and even why Isla Fisher refused to return for the sequels. We’re about to get into all of it, so let’s go.

The art of the heist movie is a delicate thing. It’s not enough to stuff a handful of celebrities in an extravagant location and give them a big bag of sexy money. You have to innovate. Give your team incredible stakes with minimal odds, while inventing a charming and witty dynamic between the characters. Oh, and of course, you’re gonna want that bag of sexy money.

Did Johnny Depp and Mark Wahlberg ask Ocean Eleven’s producers to get lost? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

When George Clooney and director Steven Soderbergh pitched them Ocean’s Eleven, the two A-listers didn’t just say no; they delivered a full-on Hollywood “f**k off.” Fast forward two decades, and Clooney claims they’re kicking themselves over that choice.

Speaking at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival, Clooney didn’t hold back: “Some very famous people told us to f**k right off. Mark Wahlberg, Johnny Depp. There were others.” That’s right, Ocean’s Eleven was apparently too slick for some egos back then.

And oh, what a mistake. The movie went on to gross over $450M globally, spawning two sequels and the spin-off Ocean’s Eight. With a cast headlined by Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Julia Roberts, it oozed style, wit, and swagger. Meanwhile, Depp and Wahlberg opted out of...

Materializing quietly into theaters a year after its 2024 Sundance premiere, Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” marks the start of yet another prolific year for the famous multitasker with an affinity for digital cinema. But while the upcoming “Black Bag” seems poised to return Soderbergh to the more straightforward, populist side of his career—see “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Traffic,” or “Haywire”—one of the first 2024 premieres to be booted into 2025 finds the filmmaker operating in the other distinct lane of his career: that of giddy formal experimentation.

Unfortunately, as tends to be the case in this post-“retirement” era of his career, Soderbergh’s latest grasp at breaking new stylistic ground comes in the form of a film more impressed with the audacity of its own existence than pressed withmaking that existence meaningful. Though “Presence” is not one of Soderbergh’s myriad iPhone-shot recent features, the film may as well be little more...

A mysterious presence lurks within a family’s new home, silently observing their most private and unsettling moments. Directed by the acclaimed Steven Soderbergh—renowned for groundbreaking films like Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Ocean’s Eleven, and Contagion—Presence is a chilling and innovative thriller written by celebrated screenwriter David Koepp.

We recently spoke with the film’s impressive cast, which includes veteran actress Lucy Liu, fan favorite Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), and talented newcomers Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, and West Mulholland. Each actor brought unique energy to their roles, contributing to the film’s haunting and emotional core.

Filmed entirely from a first-person point of view, Presence marks another daring and technically ambitious project from Soderbergh, a director who continuously pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. His unconventional approach to shooting gives the audience an unnervingly intimate perspective, immersing them fully into the eerie world of the film.

During our interviews,...

Ridley Scott clarifies how Brad Pitt was cast in Thelma & Louise, sharing a different account than star Geena Davis. Released in 1991, the road-trip crime drama remains one of Scott's most-loved films, with a story that follows the two titular best friends, played by Davis and Susan Sarandon, respectively, as they run from the authorities. Pitt memorably appears briefly in Thelma & Louise as J.D., an attractive drifter, a casting that Davis has taken some credit for in the past. Davis has revealed that she read with four male actors in total, and that she enthusiastically chose Pitt.

In a recent interview with GQ, Scott addresses Pitt's casting in Thelma & Louise, revealing that parts of Davis' account are accurate. When it came to the final decision regarding Pitt's casting, however, the director reveals that he had already chosen him prior to Davis voicing her opinion. Check out Scott's comments...

Hollywood star Demi Moore did not hold back when it came to roasting her ex-husband Bruce Willis during Comedy Central’s The Roast of Bruce Willis. In a surprise appearance, the actress delivered numerous burns on the action star, which extended to their marriage and Willis’ acting career.

Demi Moore | Credit: Comedy Central UK

During one such moment, the Ghost star took aim at his role in Quentin Tarantino’s iconic film Pulp Fiction, delivering a sharp jab at how the action star landed the part after a visit to Harvey Weinstein’s hotel room.

Demi Moore’s sharp jabs at ex-husband Bruce Willis’ Pulp Fiction role

Bruce Willis’ ex-wife, Demi Moore, who was married to the actor nearly for 12 years from 1987 to 2000, delivered some sharp jabs regarding their marriage and his acting career, during her surprise appearance at Comedy Central’s The Roast of Bruce Willis.

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Brad Pitt’s career is like an open invitation to a star-studded dinner party where every seat is filled with iconic roles, juicy scripts, and unforgettable performances. One minute, he’s the charming, smooth-talking con artist in Ocean’s Eleven, the next, he’s the tortured soul with an existential crisis in Fight Club, and in Troy, he’s not just conquering the Colosseum, but stealing hearts like a true Hollywood gladiator.

He has dipped his toes into every genre, from heart-pounding thrillers to intimate dramas, and made each role feel like a tailor-made suit.

Brad Pitt in a still from Bullet Train | image: Sony Pictures

Even the brightest stars, it seems, need to take a pause now and then, casting a reflective gaze upon the roads they didn’t take. In fact, Pitt’s career is also laced with “What If?” moments—those iconic roles he could’ve had but walked away from.

This post contains spoilers for Landman‘s Season 1 finale, which began streaming Sunday. Proceed accordingly.

Lest you think that Landman‘s Tommy is about to trade in his dusty blue jeans for a power suit and The Patch Café for three-martini lunches, thanks to his recently acquired role as MTex’s big boss, allow the man behind the landman to set you straight.

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Taylor Sheridan delivered on Landman's season 1 finale, one of the best episodes of the series so far, offering a ton of interesting drama to break down. The latest series from the acclaimed Yellowstone creator is centered around the Permian Basin's oil industry and a fictional company called M-Tex. Billy Bob Thornton leads Landman's cast as Tommy Norris, the crisis management executive for M-Tex, which is owned by Jon Hamm's Monty Miller, Tommy's long-time friend. Episode 9's ending saw Monty hospitalized for heart issues, with this plotline carrying into the finale.

The episode began with Monty Miller's heart condition worsening, resulting in his death. When Monty is in an incapacitated state, Tommy gains control of the company and Monty's estate. Tommy advises Cami (Demi Moore) to sell the company, liquidating what she can so her family can live comfortably for generations, but she...

No one can say that Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh delivers the same movie time after time. In an eclectic three-decade career, he has directed crowd-pleasing all-star vehicles, action comedies, political dramas, micro-mini experimental works, true-life story (“Erin Brockovich”) and even a film starring porn actress Sasha Grey (“The Girlfriend Experience”).

In addition to his Oscar success, Soderbergh has also found success bringing his singular vision to the small screen, winning an Emmy for directing and editing the TV movie “Behind the Candelabra” (which isn’t included on this list of big screen outings). He’s also been nominated twice as a director on “The Knick,” as a cinematographer on “Behind the Candelabra” and as a producer on “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” “His Way” and “Godless.”

Take a tour of our photo gallery of Soderbergh’s 1o greatest films, and see if your favorite topped the list.

Making movies can be hard, unpredictable work, so it makes sense that, prior to beginning principal photography, many directors try to assemble a team of familiar faces and proven talents. John Ford frequently collaborated with producer Merian C. Cooper; screenwriters like Nunnally Johnson, Dudley Nichols, and Frank S. Nugent; and a whole stock company of actors that included Victor McLaglen, Jack Pennick, Harry Carey Jr., and, of course, John Wayne. On a smaller scale, you've got Joe Dante, who cast character actor Dick Miller in almost all of his movies, and Ron Howard, who's been finding small parts for his brother Clint Howard since making his feature directing debut with 1977's "Grand Theft Auto."

This cohesion gives film productions a sense of built-in camaraderie and purpose; it also conveys an air of confidence in that everyone working on the movie trusts this group of craftspeople knows how to deliver a high-quality picture.

Is Steven Soderbergh preparing to join the “Star Wars” universe? Or is he just a huge fan of George Lucas and Tony Gilroy?

The filmmaker behind classics like “Ocean’s 11” and “Traffic,” as well as the upcoming supernatural horror “Presence,” released his 2024 watch list last week, as he has done for many years now, sharing it via his “Soderblog” under “Seen, Read 2024.” Included on the list are a range of films, television shows, and shorts, as well as novels, short stories, and plays, but of particular note are his multiple viewings of “Star Wars” films across the year, seemingly sparked by his watching the Disney+ “Rogue One” spin-off series “Andor” from Tony Gilroy. Soderbergh and Gilroy are longtime friends and collaborators, the former having helped finance the latter’s “Michael Clayton.” They also did a commentary track together for Carol Reed’s “The Third Man” that’s really worth a listen.

There’s a reason we keep coming back to the heist movie genre, again and again and again. That’s because although most movies would have you believe that committing crimes is bad, we can’t help but respect a character who does it well. Robbing a little old lady on the street is unforgivable, sure, but robbing a wealthy old lady who keeps her hoard of ill-gotten money in an impenetrable vault surrounded by lasers and mercenaries? You gotta respect the moxie of anybody who even tries. And if they succeed, well dang, good for them. It sounds like they earned every penny.

There’s no shortage of classic heist movies, but with income inequality on our minds, and billionaires actively destroying everything decent about this planet every single day, the genre seems particularly alluring in the 21st century. Maybe that’s why we’ve had so many classic...

Having already worked with each other in the acclaimed war action Three Kings, in the following year, Mark Wahlberg and George Clooney joined forces again for The Perfect Storm. While the latter didn’t manage to replicate the highs of their previous collaboration critically, despite its box-office success, Wahlberg confessed to having an amazing experience with Clooney.

The Perfect Storm | Credit: Warner Bros.

Moreover, during the duo’s tenure in this film, Wahlberg recounted his mom’s encounter with the Batman & Robin star, which led him to entertain the idea of a potential relationship between his costar and mother.

Mark Wahlberg entertained the prospect of having George Clooney as his stepfather Credit: George Clooney via BBC

Although Mark Wahlberg‘s mom, Alma Elaine, who passed away in 2021, arrived on The Perfect Storm‘s set to meet her son, Wahlberg recalled that she was flattered after bumping into George Clooney.

Why Did George Clooney Turn Down Noah Calhoun Role In The Notebook? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Imagine George Clooney playing Noah Calhoun in The Notebook. Hard to picture, right? That’s because it almost happened, but George himself put the brakes on it. In a shocking reveal during a virtual panel at the 64th BFI London Film Festival, Clooney confessed that he was supposed to play the young Noah, with Paul Newman set to take on the older version. However, George quickly pulled out. Why? He didn’t feel he could match up to Newman’s legendary looks.

According to Pop Sugar, Clooney shared, “We were going to do The Notebook together… I was going to play him as a young man. It’s funny, we met, said, ‘This is it. It’s going to be great.’” But after watching some of Newman’s iconic films, Clooney had second thoughts. “He...

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck famously go way back. Having risen to stardom together, they have been together every step of the way. From working as extras together in Field of Dreams to winning their first Oscar side by side for a film they wrote together, their friendship truly knows no bounds.

Matt Damon in a still from Ocean’s Eleven | Credits: Warner Bros.

It would seem success isn’t all that followed them throughout their careers. Damon and Affleck have apparently had to deal with rumors of them being a couple in their early years in the industry. During an interview, Damon revealed how he found it difficult to navigate such questions without sparking controversy.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were thought to be a couple Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting | Credit: Miramax

In an interview with The Guardian, Matt Damon talked about rumors that he...

The latest in a series of writers paying tribute to their go-to comfort watches is a recommendation of 1992’s satisfying con movie

To quote the late, great Leonard Cohen: everybody knows the dice are loaded, everybody knows the fight is fixed. That’s a cynical outlook, but one to which I fully adhere. Which perhaps explains why so many of my go-to comfort movies are about con artists.

Granted, not every classic con movie makes for a breezy watch – no one throws on The Grifters when they need a pick-me-up – but many do. The Lady Eve, Paper Moon, The Sting, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Ocean’s 11 – with their myriad twists and turns, hip earworm dialog, and stacked casts playing lovable rogues sticking it to the man, they prove endlessly rewatchable.

Brad Pitt has starred in many iconic movies over the years. Be it a serious project like Inglourious Basterds or a fun film like Ocean’s Eleven, he seems to have at least one iconic work in every genre. However, one film has gotten him more attention and acclaim than most.

A still from Se7en. Credits | Warner Bros. Entertainment

In 1995, Pitt starred in David Fincher’s Se7en, a film that would go on to become a classic in the actor’s filmography. Not only was it is a very successful film, but it also managed to impress critics to the point that it stands as one of the most iconic works in Fincher’s impressive legacy and even managed to score an Oscar nomination.

Considering the influence and relevance of the film, it is not surprising that it recently being re-released. However, coming back into the theaters could be...